Nick and Charlie 6 years into the future

Reflection by the Lake

Third person

As Nick and Charlie strolled hand in hand through the park, a sense of calm washed over Nick. The gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying with it the promise of a fresh start.

They made their way to a secluded bench by the tranquil lake, the water shimmering in the sunlight like a mirror reflecting their journey ahead.

Sitting side by side, Nick took a deep breath, the weight of their recent arguments still heavy on his mind. But as he looked into Charlie's eyes, he felt a glimmer of hope flicker within him.

"I'm glad we came here, Charlie," Nick said softly, breaking the silence between them. "It feels good to be outside, away from the chaos of our lives for a moment."

Charlie nodded, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Yeah, it does. Sometimes, we just need to step back and take a breath, you know?"

Nick gazed out across the lake, the serenity of the scene before him offering a much-needed respite from the turmoil within.

He knew that rebuilding their relationship wouldn't be easy, but he was willing to do whatever it took to make things right.

"I've been doing a lot of thinking, Charlie," Nick began, his voice tinged with vulnerability. "About us, about our relationship, about where we go from here."

Charlie turned to face him, his expression gentle and understanding. "I've been doing the same, Nick. I know we've been through a lot lately, but I believe we can work through this together."

Nick took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before continuing. "I want us to be happy, Charlie. I want to feel connected to you again, like we used to. But I also know that it's going to take effort from both of us."

Charlie reached out to take Nick's hand in his own, the warmth of his touch sending a reassuring wave of comfort through Nick's veins.

"I want that too, Nick. More than anything. I miss us, I miss being close to you."

Nick's heart swelled with emotion, his love for Charlie stronger than ever before.

As they sat together in silence, watching the gentle ripples dance across the surface of the lake, Nick knew that they had a long road ahead of them. But he also knew that as long as they were together, they could overcome anything.

"I love you, Charlie," Nick whispered, his voice barely above a whisper.

"I love you too, Nick," Charlie replied, his eyes sparkling with unshed tears. "Let's make this work."

And as they sat together, hand in hand, Nick felt a renewed sense of hope wash over him, filling him with the determination to rebuild their relationship one step at a time.

With each passing moment, the bond between them grew stronger, a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

And as they watched the sun dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the park, Nick knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, united in their love for each other.

A/N
I know these are short, but I think I prefer shorter chapters for this book so survive with it bitches